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Eric Guerci, a junior from Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, was reelected this week as the Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB) for the 2016-2017 school year. According to a news release, Guerci is only the third student in Montgomery County Public Schools history to run and win a second SMOB term. Guerci beat Alex Abrosimov, […]

On the eve of the Montgomery County Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB) election, candidates have turned to social media to garner support. Eric Guerci, current SMOB and junior at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, urged supporters to retweet his banner on Twitter and asked students to stand with him on Facebook. Tomorrow is […]

Two Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students are vying to become the next Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB). Alexander Abrosimov, a sophomore from Richard Montgomery is running against current SMOB Eric Guerci, a junior from Bethesda-Chevy Chase High. According to a MCPS news release, the Student Member of the Board provides the student viewpoint on education issues. […]

A bill that would give the student member of the Montgomery County school board expanded voting rights passed through the Maryland Legislature Wednesday night. The legislation passed the Senate by a 39-to-4 margin. Under the legislation, the student member of the Board would be allowed to cast votes on significant issues including, capital and operating […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Eric Guerci, the student member of the Montgomery County Board of Education, explains why he believes Dr. Jack Smith is an “excellent choice” for superintendent.

More than 2,000 people among them students, parents, educators, and county officials gathered at a memorial service to pay tribute to Wootton High School Principal Michael Doran. Doran died unexpectedly on Aug. 19. Former and current students sang songs to honor the principal’s Irish roots and shared memories of a man who they say cared deeply […]

UPDATED The Wootton High School community is mourning the loss of its beloved principal. Dr. Michael Doran passed away on Aug. 19, according to Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) interim superintendent Larry Bowers. For the past 12 years, Dr. Doran served as the principal of Wootton High School. According to Bowers, Doran was found unresponsive in his […]

Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School Junior Eric Guerci officially became the 38th Student Member of the Board of Education July 1. He shares his thoughts on the job with MyMCMedia’s Krista Brick. Related:

Eric Guerci, the new Student Member of the Board of Education, shared his thoughts about the car crash that killed two recent graduates from Wootton High School in this MyMCMedia Extra. Related:

Here are your five things to know today, July 1, in Montgomery County: 1. Saving Cash at Tolls: Drivers should expect to pay less at Maryland tolls starting today. Find out how much less here. 2. Swearing In: Eric Guerci, is scheduled to be sworn in as the 38th Student Member of the Montgomery County Board of Education […]